The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 28,900
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.99 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
727 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
